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Jeremih Breaks His Silence On PARTYNEXTDOOR Drama

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PARTYNEXTDOOR sent folks in the R&B world into befuddled panic when he dissed Jeremih, Chris Brown, and Bryson Tiller in some tweet-and-deletes. Moreover, he seemed to take issue with the trio featuring his ex-girlfriend in their music video for “Wait On It,” and it took many fans by surprise. It’s kind of unclear where the situation stands right now because the OVO affiliate walked back on this animosity, but its targets are still reacting and responding to this development. For example, during a recent conversation with DJ Carisma for Rolling Loud, Jeremih responded to PARTY’s attacks and seemed to take the whole thing pretty lightly.

“I ain’t got nothing bad to say about PARTY, you know what I’m saying?” Jeremih began his remarks. “We all have a bad night. Right now, like I said, ‘Wait On It,’ it is what it is, and she is who she is. Tell her I said ‘What up?’ at the end of the day. So… As I did. I couldn’t wait. Yeah, I think he beat us to making somebody cry, the mirror beat us. So he came back at us, to me, at least.

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Jeremih Has “Nothing Bad To Say” About PARTYNEXTDOOR

“Yeah, he shook it up, for sure,” Jeremih continued. “He shook it up, man. But I’m not against fool, and it is what it is, it ain’t what it ain’t. You know, I popped out at his show last week, so I really was lost, you know what I’m saying? Out here, over the weekend, I was super lost. Yeah, that’s why I was like, ‘Huh?’ You know what I’m saying? Like I said, we all have a bad night. I’ll say that, you know. Too much birthday sex can go the wrong way, you know?”

Meanwhile, Chris Brown demanded a public apology from PARTYNEXTDOOR after his since-deleted remarks. Jeremih didn’t take this road necessarily, but it’s clear that everyone involved felt quite blindsided by these tweets. It’s a shame considering how well these artists would likely work together on a track. Alas, we’ll see if the future holds a full reconciliation or if this will cause a big shift in all their relationships.

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Usher Finally Speaks On Controversial BET Awards Tribute

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Usher had a massive day at the 2024 BET Awards over the weekend (Sunady, June 30), taking the stage to accept his Lifetime Achievement Award. However, everything surrounding him at the ceremony faced some scrutiny, including audio issues during his speech and the performance tribute to him. Folks thought that the female-led and near-17-minute-long homage from Childish Gambino, Keke Palmer, Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Marsha Ambrosius, Chlöe, Tinashe, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monét, and Latto could’ve included other male singers, while others thought that it accurately represented the Atlanta-based superstar’s influence and the state of R&B today.

Regardless of any backlash, Usher sent some very appreciative social media messages to his fans, to BET, and to his tribute’s performers, so it looks like he’s just grateful for the ride. “Reflecting on the incredible evening and mannn let me just say how grateful I am to @bet @betawards for the lifetime achievement award [prayer hands emoji],” he posted to his Instagram Story recently. “But I want to take a moment and give a very, very special thank U to these tremendously talented entertainers that graced the stage during my tribute. y’all did the DAMN thing!!! It was so amazing to witness each of your talents through the eyes of my own journey… thank U [heart emoji].”

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Usher Praises His BET Awards Tribute In One Of His Social Media Messages

“My tribute was amazing mannn…” Usher also added via Twitter about the BET Awards performance. “thank U to each and every one involved in the making of this moment [prayer hands emoji].” Meanwhile, here’s what BET had to say to him as an apology for his speech’s audio issues. “Celebrating global icon Usher on our stage with a star-studded tribute and having him accept his award with a heartfelt speech was an honor,” a spokesperson relayed. “Due to an audio malfunction during the live telecast, portions of his speech were inadvertently muted. We extend our sincere apologies to Usher as we couldn’t be more grateful for his participation in culture’s biggest night. Fans can catch his full uninterrupted speech across BET platforms and tonight’s encore on BET.”

“We’ve got to be willing to forgive,” Usher said during the acceptance speech. “We’ve got to be willing to be open. I’m telling you, you’re standing before a man who had to forgive a man who never showed up, ever. And look what I made with it. Look what I was able to ‘usher’ in. But that’s what’s real. That’s what makes us human. That’s what makes us women and men.”

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Chris Brown Makes Disabled Fan’s Day By Refunding Meet & Greet With Some Extra Cash

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Meet and greet packages for Chris Brown’s tour can result in some scandalous couples controversies, but most of the time, they’re a more heartening affair. Moreover, that’s especially the case for a disabled fan who recently met up with him for one of these meet and greets, and apparently she has a very sweet story. Breezy did the whole meet and greet with pictures and a nice convo and refunded her entire $1,111 ticket with an extra $10K to boot. According to commenters under the Instagram post below, this is far from her first meet and greet with him, and they had a promise that she would stay in school which he seems to have repaid.

However, the sad reality is that not everything in Chris Brown’s world is as friendly as this. PARTYNEXTDOOR recently caused quite the stir online after he dissed him, Jeremih, and Bryson Tiller with a tweet-and-delete, seemingly over their inclusion of his ex girlfriend in their “Wait On It” music video. The 11:11 artist demanded a public apology from the OVO singer, and he then added that he has “nothing but love” for the trio, walking back his resentment. It’s a pretty odd situation and a vague one at that, but nothing that some conversations and clarifications can’t fix.

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Fortunately, it seems like recent developments and sightings have healed at least some of the wounds in Chris Brown’s life, although this one has nothing to do with the music industry. He and his baby mama Diamond, the mother of his youngest child Lovely, seemingly said “I love you” to one another at the club. Of course, we all know that the Virginia superstar has a controversial and rocky relationship history. But partners don’t need to marry to be amicable, and that’s great to see.

In other news, it seems like everything else on Chris Brown’s tour is going well, barring some technical malfunctions here and there. That’s just par the course for big live events, but hopefully he doesn’t stress himself out too much over it. Regardless, the important thing is the bond that fans experience through these meet and greets. As this disabled supporter’s story tells, a little love and care goes a long way.

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Bakar & Lancey Foux Make A Hit “Everytime” On New Single: Stream

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Two English artists are here to give you what might be one of your songs of the summer thanks to its breezy atmosphere and sticky melodies. Moreover, Bakar and Lancey Foux reunited on “Everytime” and continued their collaborative history, and this follows the latter’s prolific collaborations with other artists. He linked with Teezo Touchdown and Cash Cobain for the recent “Daylight,” whereas he had tapped Cash already for the single “Gotta Get U.”

Furthermore, these tracks have been a little bit softer compared to Lancey Foux’s more rambunctious material, and “Everytime” is no different. Bakar soars over a crisp and springy percussion pattern, light guitar chords, sampled vocal runs, and pretty resonant kicks towards the end. They sing of their romantic woes with the same tenderness that you could’ve heard on the “In Disguise” singer’s debut studio album, Nobody’s Home. In addition to all this, there are also some subtle melodic and percussive variations throughout the song that keep it engaging.

Bakar and Lancey Foux clearly have a lot of chemistry, and it’s a privilege to hear them continue bringing out the best in each other. If you haven’t heard “Everytime” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service or find it on YouTube below. Also down there is a set of notable lines from the track if you’re curious, as well as the comments section for you to drop your thoughts on this single. Meanwhile, as always, check back in with HNHH for more great music drops around the clock.

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Bakar & Lancey Foux’s “Everytime”: Listen

Quotable Lyrics
She’s in the back of the Bentley, I don’t know if it’s ride or die,
I keep shopping and spending my money, trying to ease my mind,
Two can play that game, that’s how I roll the dice,
Ecstasy with your best friend is how I spend my time,

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Bakar & Lancey Foux Make A Hit “Everytime” On New Single: Stream

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Two English artists are here to give you what might be one of your songs of the summer thanks to its breezy atmosphere and sticky melodies. Moreover, Bakar and Lancey Foux reunited on “Everytime” and continued their collaborative history, and this follows the latter’s prolific collaborations with other artists. He linked with Teezo Touchdown and Cash Cobain for the recent “Daylight,” whereas he had tapped Cash already for the single “Gotta Get U.”

Furthermore, these tracks have been a little bit softer compared to Lancey Foux’s more rambunctious material, and “Everytime” is no different. Bakar soars over a crisp and springy percussion pattern, light guitar chords, sampled vocal runs, and pretty resonant kicks towards the end. They sing of their romantic woes with the same tenderness that you could’ve heard on the “In Disguise” singer’s debut studio album, Nobody’s Home. In addition to all this, there are also some subtle melodic and percussive variations throughout the song that keep it engaging.

Bakar and Lancey Foux clearly have a lot of chemistry, and it’s a privilege to hear them continue bringing out the best in each other. If you haven’t heard “Everytime” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service or find it on YouTube below. Also down there is a set of notable lines from the track if you’re curious, as well as the comments section for you to drop your thoughts on this single. Meanwhile, as always, check back in with HNHH for more great music drops around the clock.

Read More: Lancey Foux Swerves Into The Spacey R&B Lane With “On Ur Mind”

Bakar & Lancey Foux’s “Everytime”: Listen

Quotable Lyrics
She’s in the back of the Bentley, I don’t know if it’s ride or die,
I keep shopping and spending my money, trying to ease my mind,
Two can play that game, that’s how I roll the dice,
Ecstasy with your best friend is how I spend my time,

Read More: Lancey Foux Takes Us “BACK2DATRAP” On His Third Mixtape

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Drake & Camila Cabello Bring The Summer To Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

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Welcome to the second half of 2024, which our new R&B Season playlist is here to commemorate. For this last week of June, we rounded up the best new R&B-related releases to drop around Friday (June 28) for your listening convenience. Of course, we have some big collaborations to talk about first between Drake and Camila Cabello on her new album C,XOXO. “HOT UPTOWN” is their breezy and slightly dancehall-inspired duet that will probably be one of the songs of the summer, whereas Drizzy’s “Uugly” interlude is more of a lonely night after a hot day. In both examples, the melodies and the vocal control is pretty solid.

Elsewhere on our R&B Season playlist update, we also have a new single to enjoy and vibe out to from Tinashe titled “Getting No Sleep.” She’s had a phenomenal year so far, and to see this momentum continue to build and rise is an absolute delight. This new cut continues some of the interesting electronic fusions on BB/ANG3L, building on breathy and soothing vocals with rickety percussion and deep bass. It’s definitely one of the most calm and pleasant sonic atmospheres you’ll hear this week, as well as a solid indicator of what greatness is on the way with Quantum Baby.

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HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

In addition, we wanted to shout out the new Lucky Daye album Algorithm for its creative melds of R&B melodies, gritty instrumentation, and woozy soundscapes. In particular, the track “Think Different” is a big highlight thanks to rusty live drum tones, dynamic vocal switches, eerie synth lines, and buzzing bass. Eventually, it builds with more soaring synthesizers, accentuated vocal harmonies, and more exploratory sung licks and drum fills. It’s certainly a very intoxicating and sultry mood, and one that works really well across the whole LP.

We’d be remiss not to mention the new Zacari and BEAM collaboration “Faith + Sight,” which is one of the more minimal but dreamy songs this week. Finally, don’t miss Jeremih, Chris Brown, and Bryson Tiller’s latest jam “Wait On It” for some great chemistry between these R&B mainstays. Let us know what your favorite inclusion was on this week’s playlist update, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Also, come back to HNHH for more great music drops around the clock.

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PARTYNEXTDOOR Blasts Jeremih, Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller Over Their New Music Video

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Looks like the year of beef isn’t over yet, as PARTYNEXTDOOR just tweeted and deleted some scathing shots at Chris Brown, Jeremih, and Bryson Tiller over their new collab “Wait On It.” Moreover, apparently they featured PARTY’s ex-girlfriend Desma in the visual, and these new attacks are interesting considering that he reportedly brought Jeremih out at his concert on Thursday night (June 27) just before the song came out (for the record, the two had previously squashed beef). Overall, it seems like quite the nasty situation between four guys who could make great collaborations together. It’s also unknown how much Brown and Tiller are “at fault” here when it comes to this choice.

“I’m finna make these n***as cry…” one of PARTYNEXTDOOR’s since-deleted tweets read. “Bryson Chris; and Jeremih… enjoy, the nights, of your life. Doing videos, at 34, that b***h broke. I know 5 rnb singers who broke.” It looks like he also allegedly bragged about having $40 million in the bank, and the “Ratchet Happy Birthday” originator might have more to say. Still, considering that he deleted these tweets, maybe this will just stay in the history books, or Jeremih, Chris Brown, and Bryson Tiller will respond in kind.

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PARTYNEXTDOOR’s Deleted Tweets Against His Ex, Jeremih, Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller

In fact, it’s not even clear why PARTYNEXTDOOR is mad: it’s just understandable to make the assumption if Desma was in the “Wait On It” music video. Elsewhere, though, PARTY spoke on some interesting routines for his vocal technique, and maybe they can calm him down amid this combativeness. For a raspier tone, he revealed that a shot of vodka will usually do the trick, whereas he uses almost-boiling water to sit in the back of his throat if he wants the purest tone possible. They’re certainly some odd choices, but it usually results in great singing, so all’s well that ends well?

Still, it begs the question… Will this situation end well? Will PARTYNEXTDOOR continue to go at these R&B rivals over some girl trouble? Or will he choose to respond to Kendrick Lamar’s nose-playing claims on “Not Like Us” months after its release and support his OVO partner Drake in the beef? Time will tell, but it seems like the Canadian crooner is ready for some smoke either way.

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Beyonce Shares Lavish New Vacation Pics With Jay-Z

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Beyonce and Jay-Z may have recently lost a $200 million real estate record to the Oakley founder, but they’re not letting that ruin the view in front of them. Moreover, the former just posted a series of sultry photos and sweet snapshots on Wednesday (June 26) from a boat escapade she had with her partner Hov, including some revealing fit pics and gorgeous ocean views. It seems like the power couple is getting busy with Fourth Of July celebrations early, perhaps in the Hamptons or in some other fancy and lavish locale. Either way, it seems like they’re living it up and happy to make us green with envy in the process.

Furthermore, this vacation time might cut into some of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s other endeavors, but it serves as a warranted break, too. Queen Bey’s been very busy with COWBOY CARTER, her new haircare line, and a potential Vegas residency in the works. On that last point, that’s mostly speculation, but after how the RENAISSANCE tour captivated audiences worldwide, fans will always ask for more. Hopefully we get an update on that sooner rather than later.

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Beyonce’s New Instagram Post

Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s husband Jay-Z hasn’t dropped anything music-wise in a pretty long time, and legendary hip-hop artists continue to chase that white whale and try to pull him from the shadows. “Jay always been on my list,” The Alchemist expressed during a recent sit-down with fellow producer Cardo. “I been saying it for a hundred years. It’s Jay-Z. I would love to. We linked but I keep the faith.” However, Uncle Al did also make it clear that he wouldn’t want to pressure the Brooklyn MC into anything that he doesn’t want.

Still, it looks like we’re getting relatively new Jay-Z material soon, as Shaq might drop the first ever collab between him and Nas on digital streaming platforms tomorrow (Friday, June 28). Hopefully it’s as fire as it sounds on paper if it does drop. As for Beyonce, we’re sure she’ll have a lot more to do this year, and that more surprises will follow. After all, a luxury vacation on a fancy boat is the least surprising thing either of them could do.

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Janet Jackson Raises Fans’ Eyebrows By Posing With A Michael Jackson Impersonator

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Janet Jackson continues to captivate audiences during her tour, but a particular meet and greet participant left many fans puzzled. Moreover, a picture went viral of her posing with someone impersonating her late brother Michael Jackson, which prompted some confused and pretty comical comments from social media users. “I’m sure she didn’t mind, but definitely was on her mind for the rest of the night [crying emoji] prolly still is,” one fan commented under the Instagram post below. Another added: “She better than me, I would have cursed him up down , in and out,” which was another popular sentiment in the comments section.

However, not everyone reacted to this negatively. “I think people forget that he was THEE Michael Jackson,” one user posited. “He’s paying homage. She’s definitely seen this numerous times… She’s obviously cool with it and seems flattered. Nothing negative to see here folks.” As such, maybe this Janet Jackson meet and greet isn’t anything to write home about, or at least was a very personal decision for her that some fans will understandably be in disagreement with. Regardless, you should definitely go to see her live if you get the chance, as viral clips of her working in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” into her live set are just the tip of the iceberg.

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Janet Jackson Poses With Michael Jackson Impersonator

Elsewhere, though, Janet Jackson and the rest of the family might have some financial worries to deal with. Recent reports emerged about the Internal Revenue Service freezing the Jackson estate’s funds due to a tax dispute. We don’t know exactly how much this is affecting the family or Janet specifically, but it seems like a very complex web. After all, the trust is worth an industrial boat-load of money.

Meanwhile, Janet Jackson seems to be living her life to the fullest right now and enjoying every step of the way. She also sparked some romance rumors with Q-Tip after a flirty Instagram birthday post, so she continues to be part of the rumor mill. Maybe nothing will come of this, or we’ll see some more viral meet and greet pics to distract us. Despite how differently each person would react to this situation, it’s not a decision or mentality for us to force on another.

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Victoria Monet’s Father’s Day Post Leads To Woman Claiming To Be The Singer’s Half-Sister

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Victoria Monet experienced a monumental Father’s Day this month, as it became the first one she spent with her dad. “spending our first Father’s Day together ever,” the upcoming Megan collaborator wrote in a social media post, including a picture of the two together. “a real blessing! The little girl in me is so happyyyyyy, healing.” It’s a very heartening and wholesome development to witness, but it’s also one that has led to a lot of Internet speculation and possible, unexpected family reunions. Moreover, a woman claimed that this is her biological father as well, and that she is Monet’s half-sister.

“I’m glad you got a chance to meet him finally ,” the woman wrote of Victoria Monét and her father. “I’m 23 and haven’t seen him 20 years of my life…and he never bothered to reach out to me. Wow ANTHONY DETAMOORE or however u spell it !!! So Victoria Monet is my half sister ??” The “Alright” creative has yet to publicly respond to these claims at press time. Regardless, it’s not really any of our business to know what she thinks of this or how it makes her feel. After all, this seems like a very personal and complex process of learning about extended family… or it could be a clout-chase.

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Victoria Monet’s Alleged Half-Sister Speaks Out

Obviously, this caused chaos in the replies of these tweets, with many validating the woman Zhanae’s narrative and others blasting her for it. But Victoria Monét’s alleged half-sister defended her right to tell her side of the story and to seek this reconnection. “My story deserves to be heard too,” she wrote of her alleged relationship to the 2024 BET Awards nominee. “how dare u spend time with ur other kids on Father’s Day like u are bettering your life and u have other kids out here . And I have reached out when I was younger he was not interested so u think imma reach out again ??? CRAZY”

Overall, this seems like a very tangled web with no strong indication of whether or not it will continue to play out in the public eye. Hopefully Victoria Monet doesn’t have to shift gears much as a result, as she already canceled some festival dates due to health issues. Still, it’s important to think sympathetically in these moments, especially concerning your loves ones. Whatever’s going on here, we’re sure it’s nothing that family can’t heal.

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